It can be difficult to go somewhere for the first time. To help ease that tension, here are some things you can expect on a Sunday morning at Bridgeway:
- An engaging, 90-minute service
- A warm welcome
- Passionate worship
- Verse-by-verse teaching from the Bible
What is a service like?
The goal of our Sunday morning services is to glorify God by enjoying him and all that he is for us in Jesus.
When you arrive, we would love to meet and get to know you! If you are comfortable, come the welcome center. One of our hospitality team members would love to chat with you and help you get oriented. We also have a gift for you!
Once service begins we will sing a worship song or two, greet one another, and pray to help set our hearts and minds on Jesus. After a few announcements, we dive into God's Word. We believe in expositional preaching—the passionate explanation and application of Scripture, verse by verse, book by book. Our teaching team is Hayden Hefner (Pastor of Discipleship & Elder), Chris Jurrens (Elder), Toby DeHay (Pastor of Groups), and David Bowden (Lay Leader). Other elders also preach on occassion.
After the sermon, we celebrate Communion together as a church family. Anyone who has put their trust and faith in Jesus for forgiveness and salvation is welcome to partake. We serve Communion by means of gluten-free wafers and individual cups of juice or wine.
After Communion, we engage in more worship. This time is passionate and energetic. You may hear our band lead both traditional hymns and contemporary songs. There is freedom in the way people express their love for God and gratitude for all he has done. Many will sing and raise their hands, others may sit quietly and meditate. You may even notice some people dancing or kneeling in prayer. On the last Sunday of every month, we baptize believers who have not yet taken that step.
At the close of our time together, we will have prophetic ministry. This often looks like people sharing a word or picture they received from the Holy Spirit for the church or an individual. We believe that God still speaks today through his people. We also provide an opportunity for people to receive prayer for whatever needs or problems they may be facing. We believe God loves to show his power and goodness in response to prayer, so we expectantly and earnestly pray for one another.
When is your service time?
We hold one 90-minute service at 10 a.m. and recommend that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the service begins. Don't worry if you're running late! One of our hospitality team members will be happy to help you find a seat.
What should I wear?
Wear whatever clothes you're comfortable in. At Bridgeway, you'll see people in jeans and t-shirts, some people dressed "business casual," and a few people in suits. Regardless of what you wear, you won't feel out of place.
Do you have anything for families and children?
Bridgeway Kids (birth through 5th grade) is a safe, positive, and nurturing environment where children can grow spiritually. Our goal is to make Jesus central to everything we do. We want children to experience the love of Jesus and respond through authentic worship and obedience. Check the Kids page for more info on Sunday morning classes and our Sunday Mornings for Families page for more detailed info on what to expect.
If you would like your children to participate in Bridgeway Kids, we recommend that you arrive 10-15 minutes early. Our volunteers at the Kids check-in area (just inside the front doors) will help you check in your kids for the first time and help you find their classes.
All children are also welcome to join their families in the Auditorium for the regular service. We have activity packs for kids that follow along with the sermon. They are available right when you walk into the Auditorium. For tips on how to engage in Sunday services as a family, check out THIS page!
A nursing mothers’ room is available in the nursery area with audio of the service. We also have 2 family rooms down the east hallway. The family rooms have a video stream of the service.